Daily Bucs Links 1/3/12 - Raheem Morris fired, Coaching Candidates discussed

Five key issues Bucs need to address | TBO.com
Lots of issues.

Raheem Morris Fired by The Tampa Bay Buccaneers - SB Nation Tampa Bay
JC De La Torre with a list of possible head coaching candidates in addition to a story on Raheem Morris.

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2012 NFL Draft Order: Top-20 Set Pending Two Coin Flips - SBNation.com
The full draft order for those who want to know.

Where they rank on offense, defense - NFC South Blog - ESPN
The Bucs rank low.

So You Want to be an NFL Films Cameraman? : NFL Films Blog
Don't film in front of the pirate ship.

Bucs fire Raheem Morris | Tampabay.com - St. Petersburg Times
A mini-podcast about Raheem's firing.

Black Monday: Raheem Morris fails to contain Bucs' regression - NFL - Sporting News
And thus, he's fired.

Bucs players struck by Morris' dismissal | TBO.com
They can't really be surprised.

Bucs made only logical move - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Yep.

[Video] NFL Videos: Morris out in Tampa Bay
NFL Network discusses the firing.

Morris Relieved of Duties | Buccaneers.com
The Bucs' own story.

Bucs fans say firing Morris was a good move | TBO.com
The fanbase was ready for change.

Glazer: 'Brighter days ahead' for Bucs - NFC South Blog - ESPN
I sure hope so.

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Final 2011 DVOA Ratings
Final judgement: the Bucs had a terrible year.

Bucs Players React to Morris' Firing | Pewter Report
They're not happy about it.

Glazer says Bucs told league they're done playing in London | tampabay.com & Tampa Bay Times
That should make the fans in Tampa happy - although that probably means some more blackouts in the short term.

Steve Spagnuolo, Raheem Morris built teams capable of winning soon - Don Banks - SI.com
There's talent, here. There needs to be more talent and a new coach - and the Bucs could easily win next season.

First-time head coaches still have reason to believe they'll return to the top - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
I'm convinced Raheem Morris will be a good head coach some day.

Bucs' Glazer: We'll spend whatever it takes to win | tampabay.com & Tampa Bay Times
Saying all the right things.

Bucs players say firing Morris might not be the only change | tampabay.com & Tampa Bay Times
Some players are going to be cut or not be brought back.

[Video] Joel Glazer's Press Conference, 1/2/2012 | Buccaneers.com
One press conference.

[Video] GM Mark Dominik Press Conference, 1/2/2012 | Buccaneers.com
And another one.

Defenses cost Spagnuolo and Morris - Stats & Info Blog - ESPN
That was certainly part of the problem. You can make the argument he'd still be here if the defense had been good.

Fennelly: Freeman is top priority for next Bucs coach | TBO.com
Getting him back on track should be the Bucs' focus.

Bucs notes: Players seek fresh start | TBO.com
They'll get one - some of them with different teams.

Another London trip not in Bucs' plans | TBO.com
No more London.

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It's 2012, dude.

I mean, you’ve had all of three days to get used to already… Sheesh…

So stoked we cleaned house. Been visiting family overseas since early December, checking in from time to time to read the articles here. Morris and Olson being fired was the best news I read the whole time…

Am I going MAD, or did the word "think" escape your lips?

by Kilgore on Jan 3, 2012 9:20 AM EST reply actions

Oops

Thanks

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by Sander on Jan 3, 2012 9:22 AM EST up reply actions

I am anxious to see who the Glazers begin speaking with...

we have had several viable candidates pop up here in this blog, so let’s hope the Glazers are half as clever, as we are collectively, in regards to making up their “short list” of candidates.

by Cracker Ball on Jan 3, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions

All I know is that if I accidentally scroll my mouse over that idiot Bears fan one more time

I might literally punch a hole in my monitor. Any clue how long that stupid ad is going to be up Sander. It’s a pain in my ass to have to mute every time I visit the site from the office.

"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain

by LeeCaz on Jan 3, 2012 10:10 AM EST reply actions

I have no idea, honestly

I don’t see it, by the way, but that may just be because of targeted ads. If it’s auto-playing with sound, then send an e-mail to badads@sbnation.com – that shouldn’t be happening.

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by Sander on Jan 3, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions

Really?

It’s at the top right of every page I visit. Vick’s nyquil or whatever. It only auto plays if you scroll over it, but I tend to do hat accidentally every so often, and then I have to hear about he is a true NFL fan and scream like a banshee.

"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain

by LeeCaz on Jan 3, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions

Download AD Block Plus addon for Firefox. I do not see it either.

GO NOLES!!! SCALP EM!

by NOLEFAN1 on Jan 3, 2012 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Rec'd - AdBlock Plus is wonderful

by aakks on Jan 3, 2012 11:06 AM EST up reply actions

Indeed

With the 5th pick of the 2012 NFL draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select....

by RookTakesYou on Jan 3, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks.

It’s gone now. Not sure why I didn’t have that in the first place. Stupid me.

"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain

by LeeCaz on Jan 3, 2012 11:38 AM EST up reply actions

:) no prob

GO NOLES!!! SCALP EM!

by NOLEFAN1 on Jan 3, 2012 11:50 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah, those ads are annoying

But if they don’t autoplay, SB Nation isn’t going to do anything about them, sadly.

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by Sander on Jan 3, 2012 11:08 AM EST up reply actions

Bill Cowher or Jeff Fisher or bust. We need to make a spalsh hire like Gruden

GO NOLES!!! SCALP EM!

by NOLEFAN1 on Jan 3, 2012 10:20 AM EST reply actions

You're probably going to be disappointed

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by Sander on Jan 3, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions

What's new?!.. I am a life long Bucs fan. I am used to it

Do the Glazer boys even know we he need a HC or are they in England rooting on ManU and their 220+million payroll :(

GO NOLES!!! SCALP EM!

by NOLEFAN1 on Jan 3, 2012 10:32 AM EST up reply actions

i think we need

Billick as hc and spagnuolo as our dc

by blountforce72 on Jan 3, 2012 11:04 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Don't forget to add Nostradamus as GM

since he knows all. Just don’t let him send up our draft selection to the Commissioner in the form of a quatrain…

by Cracker Ball on Jan 3, 2012 11:11 AM EST up reply actions

Does any of this really matter since Dec 21st 2012 is almost here? I mean we won't even make th SB if we are the #1 seed

GO NOLES!!! SCALP EM!

by NOLEFAN1 on Jan 3, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions

I'm against Billick

As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.

by Buc Wild on Jan 3, 2012 11:21 AM EST up reply actions

as an OC, maybe

never as head coach

Rahdumb the clown and the not ready for prime time players are the worst team in Buc history, the 1976 squad gets a pass cause they were an expansion team, there is no excuse for this garbage!

by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 3, 2012 11:46 AM EST up reply actions

Yea i hope we get a good coach.

ALL ABOARD THE TRENT RICAHRDSON TRAIN!!!

by dcbucsfan on Jan 3, 2012 11:18 AM EST reply actions

Why is no one talking about Greenbay's Offensive Coordinator?

by Brooklyn Buc on Jan 3, 2012 11:41 AM EST reply actions

McCarthy calls their plays

So with him calling the plays, and Aaron Rodgers leading the show, there really isn’t much for the Off Coor to do.

by J_B on Jan 3, 2012 11:47 AM EST up reply actions

I'm not sure, actually

I’ve heard Tom Clements (QB Coach) a lot, but nothing about Joe Philbin

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by Sander on Jan 3, 2012 11:47 AM EST up reply actions

I'd like Fisher

He’s won a lot of games and he’s never really had a stacked team. He’s also had success with two mobile qbs in McNair and VY.. Unfortunately, we are 1 year too late.

How great would Harbaugh have been for this team?

by J_B on Jan 3, 2012 11:49 AM EST reply actions

According to the ESPN rumor mill, a source close to Fisher said he's interested in Indy and TB. Maybe it's not such a long shot after all.

GO NOLES!!! SCALP EM!

by NOLEFAN1 on Jan 3, 2012 11:50 AM EST reply actions

I don't think it's a long shot at all

but he does seem like the early favorite for the Ram’s job. I believe their interviewing him either today or tomorrow. Supposedly he wants to land somewhere that has a quality QB who he can work with (cough cough the VY effect), so the Bucs Colts and Rams certainly make sense from that perspective.

by J_B on Jan 3, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions

Sweet...

don’t think Mike Sherman is a bad idea either. Hard to know what kind of HC to pursue – one with offensive roots or defensive roots? We are hurting in all facets of the game really.

by Cracker Ball on Jan 3, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions

We need great coordinators

Whoever ends up the head coach needs some great coordinators, whether the coach is offensive or defensive leaning.

by aakks on Jan 3, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

If it's us vs. the Rams

We might have a leg up. As much work as we need, St. Louis needs more.

With the 5th pick of the 2012 NFL draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select....

by RookTakesYou on Jan 3, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions

Agree on Sherman

he won a lot of games before that one really bad year. Personally, I’d prefer someone with either HC experience or years of coordinating experience. We saw how an inexperienced coach fares with this team. I don’t think you can have both an inexperienced coach and an inexperienced team and expect success.

by J_B on Jan 3, 2012 11:58 AM EST reply actions

reply fail

by J_B on Jan 3, 2012 11:58 AM EST up reply actions

Is no one but me interested in Sparano?

Hand picked Parcells guy. Offense guy, so he’s not locked into a 3/4. Should be hard nosed. Never got a chance to work with a good QB in Miami. I know he’s not the sexy pick, but I feel like he’s a great option.

by Brooklyn Buc on Jan 3, 2012 12:08 PM EST reply actions

I think the fact that he's freshly fired

and has no previous HC success to fall back on ensures that he’s not going to be at the top of many people’s lists this year.

by J_B on Jan 3, 2012 12:15 PM EST up reply actions

I agree. I like him but he is freshly fired. The Glazers might think they can get him for cheap and jump all over this though

GO NOLES!!! SCALP EM!

by NOLEFAN1 on Jan 3, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions

sparano is the type of coach the bucs saddle us with.

Rather see chudzinski here..

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by Bucfan on Jan 3, 2012 12:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I'm a bit hesitant of Chudzinski

How much of their offensive success was because of him? And how much was just because Cam Newton played great? No real way to tell.

by J_B on Jan 3, 2012 12:29 PM EST up reply actions

Chud looks like a good prospect, but...

He’s another young guy after we’ve just fired one, and he a freakin’ PANTHER! I’m just saying that I hate the Panthers and don’t want them sabotaging us with their stupid coaching staff! That’s perfectly rational, right?

by Brooklyn Buc on Jan 3, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions

So you think he's the suicide bomber of NFL coaching?

lol. Sorry I just got a kick our of imagining the Panthers setting up this elaborate sabotage.

by aakks on Jan 3, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions

John Fox plotted this whole thing out years ago.

He even went to the AFC to throw us off the scent.

by Brooklyn Buc on Jan 3, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions

haha

I’m a believer!

by aakks on Jan 3, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, I think Chud has a lot of promise

But I’m very leery of hiring a coordinator with a short resume after the Morris debacle.

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by RookTakesYou on Jan 3, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions

Chud's resume is ten times longer than Morris'

He was only a NFL coordinator for two weeks before he got the head coaching job.

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by LeeCaz on Jan 3, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions

That'd be a fair question if this was Chud's first job

But he’s had success everywhere he’s gone.

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by Sander on Jan 3, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions

he is better than the bucs first interviewee in jerry gray, titans DC.

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by Bucfan on Jan 3, 2012 1:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I wonder if the Bucs will actually bring him in?

Not adverse to that at all – who knows. I like the idea of hurting another team in our division. We may have to blow them up one at a time that way instead of just plain ’ol beating them (which we currently cannot do).

by Cracker Ball on Jan 3, 2012 4:23 PM EST up reply actions